Description
Luxurious “whipped ricotta and burnt honey croissants” elevate breakfast with Mediterranean charm. Silky ricotta, caramelized honey, and buttery pastry create a delicate harmony you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 croissants
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ricotta cheese
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
Flavoring and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) sea salt
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh thyme leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C) for toasting the croissants.
- Slice each croissant horizontally, spreading them open on a baking sheet.
- Combine ricotta cheese with honey, butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a mixing bowl, whipping until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Apply the whipped ricotta mixture generously across the interior surfaces of the croissant halves.
- Toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until the croissants develop a golden, crisp exterior.
- While croissants are baking, caramelize the remaining honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, watching carefully to prevent burning and achieve a rich golden color.
- Remove croissants from the oven and immediately drizzle the heated honey over the warm pastries, enhancing their flavor profile with an optional garnish of fresh thyme leaves.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh croissants from a local bakery for the best texture and flavor.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like lavender or wildflower to create unique taste profiles.
- Room temperature ricotta whips more smoothly, creating a lighter and airier spread.
- For a gluten-free version, swap croissants with gluten-free pastry or toasted almond flour bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 458
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg